A Profile of Springville, Utah

UTAH ART CITY A Profile of Springville, Utah A Message from Springville Mayor Gene Mangum 5 Springville’s Past, Present and Future 7 How Springville Citizens Feel about Springville 8 Utah County Population 10 Springville City Population 11 Housing in Springville 13 Families, Income and Shopping Habits 14 Springville’s Traffic Count 16 Property in Springville 19 The Business Environment in Springville 20 Property Tax, Sales Tax and Other Taxes 22 Utilities and Air/Water Quality 24 Recreation 27 Springville Museum of Art 28 Environment and Education in Utah Valley 30 FROM THE MAYOR OF SPRINGVILLE

Springville City represents the best aspects of the American Dream. We have the benefits people associate with “hometown” living, including neighbors that care about each other, minimal traffic, and a pristine natural setting. At the same time, we enjoy the amenities of larger metropolitan areas, including outstanding city services, access to world-class education, great shopping and restaurants, and unrivaled recreational opportunities.

We’ve prepared this profile to provide information about Springville’s potential as a business partner. Within its pages, you’ll fine specific details about our population, economic base, and some of the improvements that are being implemented. In addition to these facts and figures, I hope you’ll find time to visit Springville, and experience our unique environment, which is difficult to capture in a report. Springville is truly a wonderful place to live and work.

Please contact Springville City at 801-489-2700, or call me personally, if you have questions or comments.

With warm personal regard,

Gene Mangum, Mayor

MAY 2008

A PROFILE OF SPRINGVILLE, UTAH 5 Springville’s Past, Present and Future

vehicular traffic that transports goods to the north, south, east and west fun- FAST FACTS nels through the interstate hub near Springville’s strategically important freeway location. Springville was incorporated on February 13 A great potential With its strong connection to the arts, 1853 Springville is thriving community that has experienced steady growth The amount of land area in A rich history over the past ten years. Its current Springville is approximately: First explored by Father Escalante, a population of 30,000 continues to Jesuit Priest, in 1776, Springville was increase with 4.6% annual growth. 11.5 miles originally settled by eight pioneer Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) recently completed a new families in 1850. It was first called Latitude: Hobble Creek by the early pioneers I-15 interchange on the north side of because their horses were often hob- Springville and will begin a $90 mil- lion transportation project to widen 40˚09´N bled (by loosely tying their front feet Longitude: together) and left along the stream to SR-77 (400 South) and rebuild the I-15 graze in the lush grass. If the horses interchange. This project will replace wandered into the creek, the hobbles the existing interchange with a single- 111˚36´W came off in the water. Thus, the point urban interchange, construct settlement earned its original name. a new bridge over the Union Pacific Elevation above sea level: Later, as the town grew, the name was tracks at about 1500 West, reconstruct changed to Springville, but the canyon the existing bridge over the Union 4,571 feet stream and golf course have retained Pacific Railroad tracks at about 400 the name of Hobble Creek. West, widen 400 South to five lanes from I-15 to US 89 (Springville Main Distance from Springville to An ideal location Street) and add a southbound auxiliary Salt Lake City, Utah’s capitol: Springville is located in one of the lane to I-15 between SR-75 and SR-77. most beautiful regions of the na- Completion of the project is expected 49 miles tion-nestled in the foothills of The to take place in 2010. Springville City is in a unique position with underde- Wasatch Range of The Rocky Moun- Rank in population veloped I-15 frontage, new transpor- tains, two miles east of Utah Lake among Utah cities: tation/utility service to the I-15 area and just 45 miles south of Salt Lake th City. Lying astride the I-15 freeway and a growing population. Springville 25 that runs between Canada and Los is ready to accommodate dynamic Angeles, the City is ideally positioned future expansion of its commercial, office, retail and industrial sectors Springville citizens who have with easy access to Interstate 80 run- a 4-year college degree or higher: ning between San Francisco and New along the City’s I-15 corridor. York for distribution of goods by road to the major markets in the West. All 43.3%

A PROFILE OF SPRINGVILLE, UTAH 7 How Springville Citizens Feel about Springville

2007 Citizen Survey Springville Population SURVEY FAST FACTS In mid-November Springville City During the 1990s, Springville’s aver- mailed “The Citizens’ Viewpoint” age annual growth rate (AAGR) was survey to 1736 randomly selected 4.6%, while Utah County’s AAGR for Springville residents who Springville households. In total, the the same period was just under 4.0%. believe the city is doing an City received responses from 931 This is indicative of the fact that as extremely good, very good or residences (54% response rate). This Provo and Orem are get closer to good job providing services to means that over one out of every ten build-out, their AAGR declines while the community: households in the entire city responded other cities with more available land to the survey. The margin of error are experiencing a higher AAGR and 68.9% for the city data is approximately become a larger percentage of Utah +/- 2 to 2.5 percent at a 95 percent County’s overall population. Springville residents who confidence level. have lived in the city for Springville Population less than five years: Comparisons against census data Population 29,165 showed that the households that Number of Male 14,527 34.3% responded were very similar to all Male median age 23.4 households in Springville on house- Number of Female 14,638 Springville residents who hold income, race, household size, Female median age 24.6 have lived in the city for age and marital status. There were more than thirty years: some differences from census data: somewhat more women responded 24% than men, somewhat fewer people with a high school diploma (or less) Springville residents who responded, and there were fewer believe the overall quality of respondents from mobile homes and life is extremely good, very multi-family apartments/condos than good or good: expected. Overall, the sample appears to be representative of most house- 88.8% holds in the city.

Springville residents who telecommute to work: 10%+

Springville residents who rate shopping opportunities as average or poor: 77%

8 A PROFILE OF SPRINGVILLE, UTAH Utah County Population Springville City Population

Utah County Population Population and Income Radius from 400 South and I-15 Freeway in Springville Utah County Median Age 24.2 Population Households Income 464,760 years $66,178 28,470 US Census Bureau 100K 5 miles $62,968 97,080 60K 25K $56,015 18 and older: 3 miles $55,203 $56,162

80K 22,835 301,900 1 mile 78,225 50K 20K $44,941

40K 21 and older: 60K 268,257 15K 30K

40K 10K 10,433 $19,885 35,236 20K 62 and older: 8,360 $18,862 234,478 37,078 28,396 $16,083 5K 10K Female 1,796 365 492 65 and older: 1,322 estimated 2006 estimated 2006 per capita 2006 median HHI 2006 30,214 projected 2011 projected 2011 median HHI 2011

Projected Population Springville City Population Projections 230,282 72,200 In projecting the population for growing townships (greater than 25% Female 18 and older: Male 18 and older: 70K Male Low 67,399 Springville, the two methods of increase in the decade) (Isserman, High population projection used were: 1) 1977). The problem with either of 155,381 146,519 60K a simple extrapolation of the average these methods is that they do not take 48,609 annual growth rate between 1950 and into account the city’s developable

100,000 200,000 300,000 400,000 50K 2000, which produces an acceptable land within the city boundaries and 47,395 39,214 Utah 2000 371,894 low and 2) an exponential extrapola- annexable areas. County 2001 tion based on the regression of the 40K 29,002 Population 2002 logarithm of population against time Growth 2003 31,112 as an acceptable high. In studies of 2000— 2004 30K 20,424 population projections, the exponen- 2005 2007 tial extrapolation has proven to be 2006 20K the most accurate method for rapidly 2007 501,447 2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050

10 A PROFILE OF SPRINGVILLE, UTAH A PROFILE OF SPRINGVILLE, UTAH 11 Housing in Springville

Dynamic, Quality Growth Because of its availability of land and its convenient location along the Wasatch Front, Springville is experi- encing growth in new housing. The illustration at right shows subdivi- sions completed or under review in the “Westfields” area of Springville as of February 2008.

In 2000, the Census Bureau reported that Springville had 7,737 housing units, 97% of which were occupied. 76% of the city’s homes were owner- occupied, while 24% were renter- occupied. Since the census was taken, Springville has experienced dynamic housing growth that continues today.

76% of Springville’s housing is owner-occupied

24% is renter- occupied

Housing in Springville Total Housing Units 7,737 Housing Units, Occupied 7,497 96.9% Housing Units, Owner-Occupied 5,694 76.0% Westfields subdivisions complete or under review as of February 20, 2008. Housing Units, Renter-Occupied 1,802 24.0% Housing Units, Vacant 241 3.1% Median Years in Residence 3.2

US BUREAU OF THE CENSUS, 2000 A PROFILE OF SPRINGVILLE, UTAH 13 Families, Income, and Shopping Habits

Families Shopping Habits and Trends TOP 7 REASONS WHY PEOPLE LEAVE SPRINGVILLE TO SHOP FAST FACTS Springville is a family community. As Springville City continues to grow, 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% Nearly 65% of all households have the demands for shopping alterna- PARKING children under the age of 18. The tives have also increased. Economic FAMILIARITY WITH BUSINESS statistics shown here use the defini- development is a high priority for tion of a family as householders who the current Mayor and City Coun- SALES AND PROMOTIONS live together in the same housing cil. Top on the list are companies NATIONAL CHAIN STORES unit, with children. This may include such as Costco, Target, Lowes Home PRICE/VALUE a married couple with children, a Improvement and restaurants of EXTENDED SHOPPING HOURS female householder with children, or all types. A recent market analysis SELECTION OF MERCHANDISE a male householder with children. report indicates citizens are eager for department stores, restaurants and HOW SPRINGVILLE RESIDENTS VIEW THE LACK OF COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT Family Income craft stores. Income is a good indicator of the 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% spending power of the market. Per Market Analysis NOT A PROBLEM Capita Income includes the income The Springville Downtown Business MINOR PROBLEM Springville’s average family size of all persons 15 years old and over. Alliance in corporation with Spring- IMPORTANT PROBLEM Median Income divides the income ville City and the State of Utah hired 3.76 people distribution into two equal parts, Wikstrom Economic & Planning Con- MAJOR PROBLEM one-half falling above the median and sultants to review business needs in EXTREME PROBLEM Number of family households: one-half below. Springville. The report was presented to the Springville City council in early HOW RESIDENTS RATE SPRINGVILLE’S DINING-OUT OPTIONS Springville 2000 Household Income 2005. 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 5,025 2000 Median Household Income $42,317 Leakage Analysis EXTREMELY POOR Households with 2000 Average Restaurants 77% VERY POOR individuals under 18: Household Income $48,845 Department stores 356% POOR 2000 Per Capita Income $15,638 Family clothing 9% JUST AVERAGE 3,249 US BUREAU OF THE CENSUS, 2000 Shoes 21% GOOD Sewing and needlework 211% VERY GOOD Households with Camera and photo 1% EXTREMELY GOOD individuals 65 Hobbies/games/arts/crafts 2% and over: Sporting goods 20% SPRINGVILLE RESIDENTS’ LEVEL OF EDUCATION 1,100 Wikstrom Economic & Planning Consultants 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% GRADE SCHOOL Percentage annual HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA household growth between SOME COLLEGE 1990 and 2000: AA DEGREE 2.4% BA DEGREE MA DEGREE US BUREAU OF THE CENSUS, 2000 PH.D, MD, JD

14 A PROFILE OF SPRINGVILLE, UTAH See complete survey results at http://www.springville.org/survey/springville_survey_08.pdf A PROFILE OF SPRINGVILLE, UTAH 15 Springville’s Traffic Count

Interstate 15 Springville has two I-15 exits leading New SPUI (single point interchange) into town. SR-75 is located south of Four lanes from I-15 to US 89 Provo and SR-77 which is the main I-15 interchange for both Springville and Mapleton City. New rail overpass Below are daily vehicle traffic counts for Springville City. WalMart I-15 Traffic, Daily North of SR-75 101,640 vehicles (Both Directions) SR77 (400 south) project Public Transit Between SR-75 92, 125 vehicles Utah Department of Transportation Utah Transit Authority (UTA) has and SR77 (UDOT) is proposing to widen SR-77 indicated that commuter rail will South of SR-75 78,140 vehicles (400 South) and rebuild the I-15 in- ultimately be extended to Payson City terchange. The purpose of the project located south of Springville. The City is to replace the existing interchange has planned for a intermodal transpor- SR 77 (400 South) Traffic, Daily with a single-point urban interchange, tation hub to be located near 400 south SR-77 in the 19,925 vehicles construct a new bridge over the Union and approximately 1500 west. vicinity of 1750 W Pacific tracks at about 1500 West, re- SR-75 traveling 12,910 vehicles construct the existing bridge over the into Springville and Union Pacific Railroad tracks at about Mapleton 400 West, widen 400 South to five lanes from I-15 to US 89 (Springville Main Street) and add a southbound US 80 (Springville Main Street) Traffic auxiliary lane to I-15 between SR-75 US 89 north of 19,175 vehicles and SR-77. SR-75 Between SR-75 26,000 vehicles Current I-15 interchange and Center SR-77 and SR-51 19,505 vehicles (leading into Spanish Fork)

Proposed Single Point Urban Interchange (SPUI) from UDOT

16 A PROFILE OF SPRINGVILLE, UTAH Property in Springville

I-15 Frontage Highway Commercial (HC), Regional Commercial (RC) and Light Industrial Manufacturing (LIM) zones can be found along the I-15 freeway. A com- plete land use matrix can be found in Title 11 of the Springville City code at http://www.springville.org/municipal- code/Title_11.pdf. Typical businesses such as commercial, professional/per- sonal services, auto and vehicle related uses, retail sales and accommodations/ food service are permitted use.

Springville City is in a unique position with a large inventory of abundant open space along the I-15 corridor. With the completion of a new I-15 interchange along with a new 4-lane road running from the freeway to downtown Springville, the area will capture not only Springville and Mapleton traffic, but offer exposure to daily 1-15 traffic as well. The City Council is flexible to zoning changes to accommodate new growth.

Zoning map showing property around I-15 in Springville, and the same area shown in a satellite photograph. Areas in red are zoned Highway Commercial (HC), and areas in violet are zoned Light Industrial Manufacturing (LIM).

A PROFILE OF SPRINGVILLE, UTAH 19 The Business Environment in Springville

A History of Great Businesses arship golf tournament benefiting the College Student Enrollment In 1944 Springville City had more business students at Springville High Brigham Young University 37,771 contractors listed in the City boundar- School. They also sponsor a Safe Hal- Utah Valley University 22,609 ies than any other city per capita in loween activity where over 4,000 kids Total 55,380 the nation. Contractors listed included and adults visit main street businesses Reynolds Construction, Thorn and for Halloween treats. Sons, Strong and Grant, J.M. Sum- Utah County Work Force sion, Whiting and Haymond, and W.W. Clyde and Company. Springville City is Natural resources and mining 92 still home to W.W. Clyde and Company Construction 13,129 along with established businesses like Manufacturing 17,272 Nestles Food (Stouffers) and Wing Trade, transportation, utilities 26,840 Enterprises (Little Giant Ladder). Information 8,343 Financial activity 6,055 Mayor Employers in Springville Employees Springville’s Labor Force Nestle USA- Food Group, Inc. Professional/business services 20,708 Springville offer a potential employer 815 West Raymond Klauck Way (801) 489-8621 nestle.com 1800 Education and health services 34,872 the opportunity to tap into an enthusi- Wal-Mart Leisure and hospitality 12,945 astic workforce. Springville residences 660 South 1750 West (801) 489-6293 walmart.com 500 Other services 3,991 display a strong emphasis on quality of Neways International life. Companies such as Nestle Cor- Government 23,691 2089 Neways Drive (801) 418-2000 neways.com 440 poration, Wal-Mart Corporation and Total 167,938 Springville City Little Giant Ladders have recognized 50 South Main Street (801) 489-2700 springville.org 400 Springville’s work force and its ability Flowserve Corporation to offer foreign language expertise, Foreign Service experience, high edu- 1350 Mountain Springs Parkway (801) 489-8611 flowserve.com 350 cation levels, and a strong work ethic. Kitco Inc./Wenor West Springville’s strategic location allows 1625 N. Mountain Springs Parkway (801) 489-2000 wencor.com 308 its companies to draw upon both the Nature’s Way Utah county metro area labor market 1375 North Mountain Spring Parkway (801) 489-1500 naturesway.com 300 and the Salt Lake Valley labor market, MMS Pro which adds an additional 600,000-plus 10 North Mountain Spring Parkway (801) 489-1500 mmspro.com 275 worker to the pool. Little Giant Ladders (Wing Ent.) 1325 West Industrial Circle (801) 489-3684 littlegiantladdersystems.com 200 Springville Chamber Banta Corporation (Book Group) of Commerce Nestle USA Food Group Inc. is 2600 North Main Street (801) 798-0800 www.banta.com 180 Springville has a very active Chamber Springville’s largest employer. Its Digital Technology International organization with over 150 businesses 1800-strong workforce produces 1180 North Mountain Springs Pkwy. (801) 853-5000 www.dtint.com 150 participating. The Chamber is man- Stouffer’s frozen foods in this facility. aged by an appointed Executive Direc- tor, President and President Elect. Monthly directors meetings are held along with a quarterly seminar series. The Chamber sponsors a yearly schol-

20 A PROFILE OF SPRINGVILLE, UTAH A PROFILE OF SPRINGVILLE, UTAH 21 Property Tax, Sales Tax, and Other Taxes

Property Tax Local Option Sales Tax Botanical, Cultural & Zoological Restaurant Sales Tax Cities and towns receive a portion of Cities and towns can impose a sales Tax (ZAP tax) The rate of this county-option tax is property taxes paid on all property tax rate, up to 1 percent, that is added This is a county-option sales tax to up to 1%. This sales tax is in addition within the jurisdiction. Typically, to the state sales tax rate. Currently, all fund botanical, cultural and zoologi- to state and local option sales taxes at approximately 15% of the total property 237 cities and towns in Utah impose cal activities and centers. This rate of restaurants. Where approved, pro- tax paid is remitted to a city or town, the optional 1% sales tax rate. The sales this tax is 1/10 of 1 percent. The tax is ceeds from this tax are remitted to the however, this percentage varies by tax generated is distributed to cit- currently assessed in Salt Lake, Sum- county. jurisdiction. For more detailed informa- ies and towns based on the following mit, Uintah and Utah counties. Where tion on property taxes, please visit the formula: 50 percent is returned to the approved, proceeds of this tax are Tourism, Recreation, Cultural and Utah State Tax Commission Property point of sale and 50 percent is distrib- remitted to the county. Convention Facilities Tax: This Tax Division website at: http://www. uted based on population. From and county-option tax can be imposed as tax.ex.state.ut.us/property/. after January 1, 1990, there is levied, Transient Room Tax up to 3% on short term leases of motor and there shall be collected and paid, The rate of this county-option tax is up vehicles, up to 1 percent in restau- Sales Tax a tax upon every retail sale of tangible to 3 percent of defined accommodation rants, and/or up to ½ of 1 percent for The sales tax rate assessed by the personal property, services, and meals charges. every hotel, motel or inn room rented. State of Utah is 4.65 percent. The tax made within the City at the rate of one Where approved, the proceeds of this applies to sales or leases of tangible percent. Springville Rate = .0625 Municipal Transient Room Tax tax are remitted to the county. personal property, transportation The rate of this city- or town-option charges, intrastate telephone service; Corporate Income Tax tax is up to 1 ½ percent of defined Municipal Energy Sales meals; gas, electricity or other fuels Corporate income tax in Springville is accommodation charges. Where ap- and Use Tax sold for residential or commercial use; set by state statute. Utah’s corporate proved, proceeds of this tax are remit- This city- or town-option tax of up admission or users fees, use of amuse- tax rate is among the lowest in the ted to the city or town. to 6% may be charged on electric and ment devices; hotel and motel accom- Rocky Mountain Region, which in turn natural gas users in the community. modations; and cleaning or repair of is among the lowest in the country. Resort Community Sales Tax Where approved, the proceeds of this tangible personal property. Currently, Rate = 5.0 The rate of this city- or town-option tax are remitted to the city or town. there are 52 sales tax exemption provi- tax is up to 1 percent of the purchase sions in place. All money collected Public Transit Sales Tax price on the same transactions as the Class C Road Monies from the State sales tax is remitted to The rate of this tax is ¼ to ½ of 1 per- state and local option sales tax. This (Motor Fuel Tax) the State of Utah. For more detailed cent and is added to purchases, where tax may be imposed by municipalities The state tax on motor vehicle fuel is information on sales taxes, please visit approved by voters, to finance local bus whose transient room capacity equals 24.5 cents per gallon. Cities and towns the Utah State Tax Commission Sales service. This is a county-option sales or exceeds 66% of the permanent receive 25% of the proceeds of this tax. Tax Division website at: http://tax. tax. Where approved, proceeds of this population. The tax is currently as- The state receives the remaining 75%. utah.gov/sales/rates.html. tax are remitted to the local bus service sessed by the municipalities of Green provider. River, Boulder, Panguitch, Moab, East Green River, Kanab, Park City, Bri- Highway Tax anhead, Alta, Springdale and Tropic. In communities where the ¼ to ½ Monticello also imposes the tax, but of 1 percent tax is not imposed for only for ½ percent. Where approved, local bus service, the community may proceeds of this tax are remitted to the impose this tax for the construction city or town. and maintenance of highways. This is a city- or town-option sales tax. Where approved, proceeds of this tax are remitted to the city or town. 22 A PROFILE OF SPRINGVILLE, UTAH A PROFILE OF SPRINGVILLE, UTAH 23 Utilities and Air/Water Quality

Natural Gas • $0.0783 per KWH for 10,001 to Solid Waste Disposal Questar is the most dependable and 100,000 KWH Springville provides full capacity sani- economical natural gas service avail- • $0.0707 per KWH for usage over tation and solid waste disposal, along able. http://www.questar.com/ 100,000 KWH with providing a mulching program to • $6.90 per KW for peak demand over help reuse green waste. Electricity 5 KW Springville has been in the power • $35.00 monthly service charge for Air and Water Quality generation business from the very large commercial accounts. The Utah Department of Environmen- beginning of the electric age. In 1904, tal Quality (DEQ) maintains a Divi- Springville was one of the first to be Large Commercial (Interruptible) sion of Air Quality that reviews and self-sufficient with regards to generat- • $0.1161 per KWH for the first 10,000 approves development projects on a ing its own electric power. Springville KWH site specific basis if the project is of a was instrumental in installing one of • $0.0783 per KWH for 10,001 to certain magnitude or type. The depart- the first hydroelectric power plants in 100,000 KWH ment is also involved in monitoring the state of Utah. The Hobble Creek • $0.0707 per KW for usage over certain construction sites looking at Hydroelectric Power Plant, located in 100,000 KWH emissions of fuel burning equipment, beautiful Hobble Creek Canyon, is still (No demand charge unless demand fugitive dust, incinerators, asbestos re- in operation today. Today, Springville exceeds 1,800 KW during the billing moval, open burning, etc. The reviews has five hydroelectric plants and one cycle—if demand exceeds 1,800 KW are standard procedure and are part 34-megawatt natural-gas power plant. a full demand charge will be billed of the normal construction process so Over the past five years, the generation at the Large Commercial demand they should not be viewed as a con- from these plants has exceeded expec- rate for all demand over 5 KW.) straint. Like air quality, water quality is tations and has out-performed almost • $35.00 monthly service charge for monitored and enforced by DEQ. The every City utility in the Utah Associat- large commercial (interruptible) ac- concerns for the region are many as ed Municipal Systems (UAMPS) orga- counts. clean water is an extremely valuable nization. Since 1904, Springville’s peak and fragile resource. electrical power load has grown from Water 300 KW to 50 megawatts and 8,500 Water rates for commercial users are Telephone connected meters. With the inflated $10 (minimum monthly fee) plus $1.05 Qwest supplies Springville along with cost of power in today’s market, power per 1,000 gallons used. other Utah County cities. http://www. generation facilities are essential to qwest.com. small cities which do not have the resources to offset the sky-rocketing costs of power.

Distribution & Transmission Rates Large Commercial (peak demand is greater than 35 KW during any billing period) • $0.1161 per KWH for the first 10,000 KWH

24 A PROFILE OF SPRINGVILLE, UTAH Recreation

“It’s a region where you can ski perfect powder snow in the morning, and play 18 holes of golf the same afternoon. Fish one of a thousand high mountain lakes at sunrise, and wander through a desert ghost town at dusk. Let a ride on a steam-powered train take you back a hundred years, or a visit to a university research center thrust you into the future. And all the while, nature greets you with spectacular sights at every turn of the road.” —Mountainland tourism brochure

Hobble Creek Golf Course (801) 489-6297 Springville’s regulation 18-hole championship Golf Course with Pro-Shop, Snack Bar, Driving Range, Putting Greens, and Chipping Green. Critically acclaimed by Golf Digest Magazine.

Renowned Architect: William P. Bell Golf Digest 2006-2007 HHHHH(four-and-a-half out of five stars)

Springville’s Canyon Parks Springville City operates several parks, pavilions, camping spaces and a winter recreation program in Hobble Creek Canyon at the entrance to the Uinta National Forest.

A PROFILE OF SPRINGVILLE, UTAH 27 The Springville Museum of Art

Mission Statement works of art to Springville High School The purpose of the Springville Mu- by Cyrus E. Dallin and John Hafen. seum of Art is to provide quality life- Dallin became famous for his heroic affirming art, cultural and educational depictions of the American Indian, opportunities to the community of and Hafen for his sensitively rendered Springville (Utah’s Art City), the arts impressionistic landscapes. In 1907 a community, students and educators, number of Utah artist agreed to donate and the public at large. paintings to the school, including: James T. Harwood, John B. Fairbanks The Museum encourages our youth and Mahonri M. Young. The students to develop into thoughtful individuals became interested in art and collecting, and caring human beings. We recog- and began purchasing paintings and nize the seed of potential within each sculpture through an “Art Queen” individual and seek to nurture growth program. Each student paid a penny- “Sanctuary of Beauty and a Temple of through the creative process, positive per-vote. The girl with the most votes Contemplation ” by David O. McKay, cultural values, an acquaintance with was named queen, and the funds were the Museum houses over 2,000 works; excellence, and a belief in the beauty of used to purchase artwork for the 1,500 of which are Utah art. The im- life. We emphasize art, asymmetrically Museum’s collection. pressive collection of 150 years of Utah balanced toward traditional aesthetic fine art, twentieth century Soviet So- values, though we also understand and Cultural and educational offerings at cialist Realism and American art, and appreciate visionary and modernist the Museum have expanded over time 15 exhibitions per year are displayed art. To this end, the Museum plays a in response to community desire and throughout 29 galleries. unique and under-represented role in need. A Paris Salon style exhibition

Utah and the Intermountain West. was put on in 1921 by the High School The Museum recognizes the seed of students, which has continued as the potential within each individual and As expressed by the Museum’s found- Annual Spring Salon to this day. In seeks to nurture growth through the ers, our vision is that the absolutes of 1925 the Museum, then called the High creative process, positive cultural truth, beauty and pathos, sensitivity School Art Gallery, was incorporated. values, and a belief in the beauty of and power of fine art to “refine the Generous donations from the Smart, life. Through the vision and generosity minds of youth and build character in Steed and Lund-Wassmer Collections of Museum donors, visitors, members all people,” [John Hafen] and that “art have strengthened the Museum’s and volunteers, the Museum is able to is a necessity for a well ordered life” permanent collection. By 1935 the fulfill the mission of its founders, John [Cyrus E. Dallin]. Our goal is to pro- collection had grown so much that Hafen and Cyrus Dallin in refining mote the Museum as “a sanctuary of the students and townspeople raised minds and building character through beauty and a temple of contemplation” $100,000 during the Great Depression fine art. [David O. McKay]. to construct the present facility. The Museum has since been expanded and History The Museum is a non-profit fine arts modernized with the addition of the institution, and has provided cultural Utah’s first museum for the visual arts, Clyde Wing in 1965, and the George S. and educational opportunities to resi- this beautiful Spanish Morrocan Style and Delores Dore Eccles Wing in 2004. dents and visitors of Utah for nearly building would be worth visiting even The latest addition doubled the size of 100 years. The history of the Museum if there were no art. Dedicated as a the facility, adding 20,000 square feet began in 1903, with the donation of two to the Museum.

28 A PROFILE OF SPRINGVILLE, UTAH Environment and Education in Utah Valley

Utah Valley Attractions on the water slides at our own Seven Utah Valley University Utah County boasts a variety of fun Peaks Resort Water Park. Utah Valley University is a teaching NEBO DISTRICT FACTS things to see and to do. There are institution which provides opportunity, outstanding scenic views, including The culture is enriched by museums promotes student success, and meets Number of square miles Mount Timpanogos, Timpanogos and art galleries such as the Springville regional educational needs. UVU covered by Nebo School Cave National Park, Bridal Veil Falls, Museum of Art, BYU’s Museum of Art, builds on a foundation of substantive District, which operates Cascade Springs, Utah Lake, Alpine John Hutchings Museum of Natural scholarly and creative work to foster Springville’s public schools: Loop Scenic Byway, and Nebo Loop History, The Apple Basket, and Elite engaged learning. The university pre- Scenic Byway. If you’re a history buff, Photography and Gallery. There are pares professionally competent people 1300 Utah County has some interesting his- also plenty of concerts, operas, dramas, of integrity who, as lifelong learners toric sites including Camp Floyd and musicals and movies at a variety of and leaders, serve as stewards of a Number of schools operated by Stagecoach Inn State Park, the Historic theaters, tabernacles, and schools. globally interdependent community. Nebo School District: Provo Tabernacle, and more. www.uvsc.edu Nebo School District Public schools in Springville are part of 34 the Nebo School District, the sixth- Number of communities where largest school district in Utah. The those schools are located: district is known for its outstanding Wildflowers on Mt. Timpanogos quality of education, and consistently 7 scores above state and national norms With all of the parks, lakes, and moun- on beginning and end-of-level assess- Number of students enrolled in tains, there are many fun outdoor ac- ments. Nebo School District’s atten- Nebo School District schools: tivities. Biking, hiking, and boating are dance rate is greater than 95%, and its The Utah Valley University Campus a few of the things you can do. Hunting graduates receive more than $2.3 mil- in Orem Bridal Veil Falls in Provo Canyon 25,000+ and fishing are also favorite activities. lion in college scholarships annually. desire to continue learning and to serve The Utah Lake State Park offers boating, Because the “Greatest Snow On Earth” Hunting in Utah County includes ani- others throughout their lives. Estab- fishing, picnicking, and other activities. is in Utah, skiing is a favorite winter mals like deer, elk, pheasant, and wa- Brigham Young University lished in 1875, the university provides Number of employees activity. There are many excellent ski terfowl. Utah County also has facilities Brigham Young University seeks to an outstanding education in an atmo- in Nebo School District: areas, within an hour’s drive of Utah for golfing, dancing, and ice skating. In develop students of faith, intellect and sphere consistent with the ideals and County, including Utah County’s own the summer you can cool off by playing character who have the skills and the principles of its sponsor, The Church of 3352 Sundance Resort in Provo Canyon Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. which is owned and operated by actor Average number of meals served Robert Redford. Known for its academically minded daily in Nebo District cafeterias: and internationally experienced stu- Collegiate sports are brought to the dent body, its world-class teaching and 16,101 county by Brigham Young University, a its beautiful mountain location, BYU member of the Mountain West Confer- is also recognized for its extensive ence (MWAC), a frequent champion- Number of miles traveled by the language programs, talented perform- Skiing at Robert Redford’s Sundance ship contender and host to national district’s 135 busses yearly: ing arts ensembles, outstanding sports Resort is a popular winter activity in tournaments. Junior college sports programs and devotion to combining Utah Valley. 2,100,000+ are brought to the valley by Utah Val- solid scholarship with the principles of ley University. They are a Division I the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. Junior College program. The Brigham Young University Campus in Provo www.byu.edu 30 A PROFILE OF SPRINGVILLE, UTAH A PROFILE OF SPRINGVILLE, UTAH 31 Springville City 50 South Main Street Springville, UT 84663 801.489.2700 springville.org [email protected]